Danielle King, PhD, RDN, CDN, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at the University at Buffalo. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist since 2019, she earned her PhD in Interdisciplinary Nutrition from The Ohio State University, where her research examined health behavior change as a powerful lever for disease prevention, with a particular focus on the mechanisms that enable individuals to adopt and sustain healthier habits over the long term. Her work sheds light on how meaningful, lasting behavior change can reduce the risk of chronic disease and improve population health outcomes.

Dr. King's teaching and clinical expertise center on evidence-based strategies for driving lifestyle behavior change in diet and physical activity, bridging rigorous research with practical, real-world application to equip students and clients alike with the tools for sustainable health improvement.

Education

• PhD, Interdisciplinary Nutrition, The Ohio State University, 2023
• BS/MS, Dietetics, D’Youville University, 2019
• BS, Nutrition and Human Performance, Gannon University, 2016

Professionals Affiliations

• Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD)- Associate Editor
• New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NYSAND)- Annual Meeting and Expo (AME) Co-Chair 
  
• Great Lakes Region Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GLRAND)- Programming Committee 
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)- member
  
• Weight Management Dietetics Practice Group (WM DPG)- member